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Lights Under Ildon The Rumors Word has been spreading through Ildon about something found beneath the city. It started with minor collapses in older districts, followed by tunnels being cleared that didn’t match any known maps. At first, it was treated as routine maintenance problems in an old, heavily built-up city. Then something was discovered that changed that assumption. What was found wasn’t just more underground infrastructure. It appears to be a larger constructed space beneath the city, but its purpose and origin are unclear. Reports from those who have gone further into it vary, and many details conflict depending on who is telling the story. Some expeditions haven’t returned. Others have come back with incomplete or inconsistent accounts. An exploring guild in Edrica has been formed to explore and assess threats. They are now hiring people to go below and document what is actually there. Guild Notice (IC Responses Welcome) Posters like this are appearing more often across Ildon’s lower districts and taverns. Some are torn down. Some are copied. Some are left alone, as if people are waiting for others to go first. If your character would respond to this notice—questions, interest, warnings, rumors, or even refusal—feel free to reply in-character to Edrica. Messages might represent: Asking the guild for details before signing on Rumors your character has heard about what lies below Personal reasons for avoiding or accepting the job Contact attempts, warnings, or counter-offers from interested parties Networking/Partying with other people to go into the dungeons Not all replies will be answered immediately, but they are considered part of the world. Lore Framing This campaign is designed to fit within LotC’s world without altering its canon events. The underground city is isolated from surface politics Its origin is deliberately unknown and ancient in nature Surface conflicts remain background context rather than the focus of play The tone leans toward: Exploration over conquest Mystery over certainty Consequences over spectacle OUT OF CHARACTER Campaign Structure This is a sandbox-style campaign with loose narrative threads rather than a strictly linear story. Players are expected to explore, make choices, and engage with the underground ruins at their own pace. The underground city is the primary setting for exploration Story elements exist, but are discovered organically rather than forced Player actions shape what parts of the ruins are revealed and developed If you are interested in participating, respond to this post in-character. After I assess interest in this, I will contact people to see what times work. Drop-in / Drop-out Play This campaign is designed to be flexible. I will probably set 2-3 nights a week to run it, and people can come and go. You won't be expected to join every session. Players may come and go between sessions as needed New players can join at any time When joining an ongoing group, new characters will start at the level of the lowest-level party member Exception: If a completely new expedition group is formed, all members will begin together at the appropriate starting level. System & Tools This campaign will be run using D&D Beyond and Discord. No purchases are required. All necessary materials will be provided through the campaign. Players only need basic familiarity with the platform, and help will be available if needed. Ruleset Note This campaign will use a heavily retooled version of Dungeons of Drakkenheim, adapted for Ildon and the underground setting. I will be using roughly the same story and maps, but it will be modified. Expect: Adjusted factions and locations Reworked encounters and progression A focus on exploration, survival, and discovery Character Requirements All characters must use races from Lord of the Craft. Since this is run in Dungeons & Dragons, LotC races will be proxied using standard D&D races. Examples: Tabaxi → Kharajyr Elf subraces → Mali’aheral / Mali’ame / Mali’ker Dwarf → Urguanite / Dwed Human → Any human culture Mechanically, you use D&D rules. Narratively, you are fully LotC. You can proxy or modify things to explain why you have it, particularly with magic as the rules are different between DnD and LotC. Expectations Roleplay is the focus over optimization Stay in character during play No metagaming or powergaming LotC cultural identity should shape decisions and behavior

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Balian Ladies' Tea Party 10th of Malin's Welcome- Year 21 of Balian "Let there be cake!" -Godric Vuiller The following missive is mailed out throughout Balian: ((6PM EST Sunday in the bee garden))

No paste ins or creative. Everyone should build everything by hand. Naturally creates roleplay as people build and gather together.

Balian Office of Civil Affairs 9th of Sun's Smile- Year 18 of Balian's Age "Civilization is built on community. It's our job to assess and start the building process." -Kristofer de Rosius A massive, brown Orc approaches you on the streets of Balian and says, "Ug, mi wub told for lat to fill dis out!" He hands you a census: ((Form for Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2a35dArqvfTIziYzrU0LLedlHgv2hku6Zwj7UCB_RhR7Clw/viewform?usp=sf_link))

"Some jackass will remake the Empire of Oren in a couple of years," remarks a former Orenian peasant, "And we'll do the whole thing again."

"The Kingdom of Oren must be destroyed so a more noble Empire may rise."

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Balian Office of Civil Affairs 3rd of Sun's Smile- Year 87 of the Second Age "Civilization is built on community. It's our job to assess and start the building process." -Kristofer de Rosius Letters written prior to the death of Kristofer de Rosius are mailed out, intended for delivery prior to his death. To the Immigration Officer, Franziska Starling The censor's office requests that you begin an outreach program to any refugees fleeing Oren. Funds will be sent to help fund projects as needed. Your saint's week pay will be set to 10 minas, and will increase as you complete projects. To the Human Resources Officer, Seraphina Darkwood The censor's office requests that you conduct a survey on civilian interest in events. We request that you begin planning a ball, galla or festival sometime within the next two saint's weeks, preferably at a time where no battles are taking place. Your saint's week pay will be set to 10 minas, and will increase as you complete projects. To the Scribe, Diane Ophelie Malenos de Rosius The censor's office requests that you chronicle the ongoing civil war in Oren. Please research information regarding the war and conduct interviews as needed to inform the public of transpiring events. Look for information regarding why the civil war is being fought, what has happened, what's at stake, and any personal stories from citizens caught up in the war. Your saint's week pay will be set to 10 minas, and will increase as you complete projects. The following is posted on Balian's bulletin board. To the Public, The Office of Civil Affairs is still looking for an elections officer. This person would oversee and plan elections. Starting pay is 10 minas.

Civil Affairs Postings Effectively immediately, the following decisions have been made: 1. Seraphina Darkwood is assigned as the head human resources officer. 2. Diane Ophelie Maelnos de Rosius is assigned as the head notary. 3. Franziska Starling is assigned as the head immigration officer.

"The kingdom of Oren," A peasant exclaims with emphasis on kingdom, "lost its peace when they murdered the rightful Emperor Peter in the most craven of ways. There won't be peace in our time."

As He Lay Dying As he lay dying, Kristofer recalls his life with regret: I was never a fighter; I wasn't very good at it, an oddity in my family: a kind child. But I was always very loved. That's my pride: to be loved by so many. I spent my youth planning, building and operating businesses. I remember fleecing Haensers out of their money for cheap, shaved-ice. I travelled with Uncle Duncan, and I baked with Aunt Ravn. When I grew up, I helped father, Rev, in the vineyard vineyard, and as a teenager I became a business mogul, earning my first 10,000 minas. Later, I spent my money helping father build a town. It wasn't very much, but I enjoyed that very much, even if we were in the middle of nowhere. It was peaceful, and those were good times. It was there I met my first love and became engaged to Chlo. We had two wonderful girls, Diane and Eryane. I never got to see them very much, though... I think I regret that. I wish I could've been with them more. I worked so much.... Why did I work so much? I could have done more. A tear rolls down his cheek. I became estranged from my father after the Brother's War. He never approved my marriage. That is my second regret. I tried to speak to him, but there was never a right moment. I took a lance to the leg in the Brother's Civil War, and I limped for the rest of my life. I think that made me bitter. As I walked the scorching deserts, an exile of my homeland, I stewed in sadness. If I had only made more money, I could've done so much more. Maybe I could have bought the war. I threw away so much money. He watches as the bastard, Mervyn Mudd, carry Seraphina Darkwood away. I can't even do this right: protect some little girl in my very own city. I wish I could go back home. I wish I could be a child again, when things were simple. When Oren was good, and they protected little boys and girls. When there was justice and peace and order. Kristofer coughs up blood. His eyes grow dim, and his sword falls limp as the goblin Bunk pierces him through the chest. Soon after, he was carried away to the clinic, the guards arriving too late. In his coat pocket was his will, pinned to his inner pocket and stained with blood. The wills are on separate sheets of paper, intended only to be read by the recipients. In the Event of my Untimely Demise To my Wife, Chloe de Rosius, I'm sorry I wasn't there in the difficult years. It seems I was only around when things were easy. I should have been there to raise the girls, and I'm sorry for that; when I came around, we were both so old. Enjoy your life: don't squander the few years we are bless with. To my Daughters, Eryane and Diane, I wasn't there for you when I was little. I worked so often. I think working reminded me of my childhood, and if I just worked hard enough everything would fix itself. I'm old now, and I know that to be wrong. I tried to spend more time with you both, but there just wasn't enough to go around, and I didn't know how to interact with you both after so long. I wish you both a long life and all the happiness this world allows. To Diane, as the future head of our family, I leave all my worldly possessions. To my Father, Rev Vuiller, We didn't talk much after my marriage. I didn't know what you thought of me. I wanted to talk to you so, so many times. It just wasn't easy. I'm sorry Kristian died. I know you were hurting, but I didn't know what to say. I locked myself in my piano room and just played, played played. I miss when I was child. We had so much fun. I still remember boating on the lake, and picking grapes. Do you remember when Stor gave me cactus green? Ravn was so furious! HA! I wish we could go back to those times. I miss Oren. Things were simple back then. I hope I get around to talking to you, and this isn't the last thing you hear of me. I wish I could have been a better son. You deserved more. Take care, Father. I love you. To my Brother, Ledicort Vuiller, I never spoke with you much, Brother. I regret that. Take care of Father, won't you Old Sport?

"Dissolution of the Empire was a mistake: I don't know why any right mined ruler would willingly dissolve their own Empire, but now they can no longer maintain their borders," Kristofer states.